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Nicole A. Velasco was inspired by the energy leaders, policymakers, and innovators at the Hawaii Energy Conference, the premier gathering for Hawaii’s energy professionals. #HEC2026 shows Hawaii continues to lead the way in clean energy and forward‑thinking infrastructure planning. NORESCO is committed to partnering with organizations to build more efficient, reliable, and sustainable energy for the islands. We are humbled and inspired by our collective drive toward a brighter, cleaner future together. Mahalo!

This May, we celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, honoring the AAPI engineers, innovators, and leaders whose contributions advance sustainability and clean energy. Thank you to the AAPI trailblazers, both past and present, who continue to inspire progress to a more sustainable future.

NORESCO’s national Energy Solutions sales team met in Charleston, South Carolina, this week for our annual meeting. Across an energizing few days, we prioritized alignment, innovation, and collaboration to drive momentum for the year ahead. These moments reflect who we are: a team committed to delivering industry-leading energy solutions and exceptional customer service. We’re excited for the future and grateful for the dedication and passion our team brings every day.

NORESCO is proud to contribute to #SimBuild2026, the premier U.S. conference for building performance simulation hosted biennially by IBPSA-USA, with team members leading four sessions: 🎤 Office prototypes are taking an important step forward. Fatemeh Yousefi will present “Developing a New Set of Prototypical Models for Office Buildings in California,” proposing new prototypes developed in collaboration with California regulatory stakeholders, to improve zoning, HVAC assignment, envelope representation, and overall simulation accuracy. 🎤 Mohammad Dabbagh, Ph.D. and Nasim Mirian's presentation, “Integration & Implementation Verification of Air-to-Water Heat Pump Models for California’s Title 24 Compliance Software,” details integrating and validating AWHP modeling in CBECC software using EnergyPlus's improved HeatPump:PlantLoop:EIR:Heating object for compliance. 🎤 In “From Scorecards to Scalable Simulations: A Flexible Framework for Future-Ready Compliance Building Modeling,” Dr. Mirian will present a new template-based, engine-agnostic framework that automates building prototype modeling for California, using a Scorecard Database and automated IDF generation to improve efficiency and scalability. 🎤 CalBEM prototypes unify California building models for policymaking. In the session “Domestic Hot Water Modeling and Validation for California Single Family and Low-Rise Multifamily Prototype Models,” Dr. Dabbagh will detail modeling and validating single/low-rise multifamily hot water use via EnergyPlus and RASS data.

Michael Azzara and Kinga Porst Hydras, CEM, ASHRAE Fellow represented NORESCO at the Ascentis Strategies Institute 6th Annual Facilities & Campus Energy Summit in Washington, DC, connecting with leaders from higher education, healthcare, and federal agencies. The summit sparked valuable discussions on advancing energy efficiency, resiliency, and reliability through innovative and sustainable solutions. NORESCO’s team helps institutions meet demanding energy challenges and drive meaningful progress. We offer expertise in capital planning, innovative strategies for energy resiliency, creative approaches to contracting and funding efficiency projects, and solutions for balancing the energy demands of research facilities. Interested in practical strategies for your campus or facility? Visit https://www.noresco.com/ to learn more!

Join Rami A. Haddad at the Detroit Regional Chamber Mackinac Policy Conference next week! #MPC26 is the premier gathering for leaders to network, collaborate, and explore innovative solutions for Michigan residents. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to connect and be part of high-impact conversations that shape Michigan’s future. Learn more about the 2026 conference at: https://lnkd.in/eWw6u8Q3

Energy costs are rising, making it more important than ever to act. With buildings responsible for nearly 40% of U.S. energy use, efficiency upgrades remain one of the most impactful ways to drive long‑term savings. In our latest Facilities Dive article, Jason Shipley shares practical strategies to help organizations future-proof their facilities through smart upgrades and innovative contracting models. Read more at: https://lnkd.in/eYmZFNKf

Arvind Srihari, CEM, CMVP attended the Better Buildings & Better Plants Summit this week in Arlington, Virginia! With an agenda packed with insightful sessions and hands-on discussions, he enjoyed connecting with leaders across energy, sustainability, and building innovation. At NORESCO, we partner with cities and states to tackle today’s biggest energy challenges with practical solutions that address aging infrastructure and strength resilience. Summits like this allow us to hear firsthand how we can best support community goals.

We’ve redesigned our website — same expertise, better experience! The refreshed NORESCO site reflects our commitment to delivering resilient, high‑performance buildings and infrastructure. With improved navigation and a streamlined design, it’s now easier than ever to discover energy solutions that create a lasting impact. Explore what’s new at www.noresco.com.

NORESCO welcomes Nikita. She joins us as a senior account executive, helping customers in the Carolinas improve energy and water efficiency and make building systems more resilient. With expertise in energy solutions and procurement in the K-12 and higher education markets, Nikki is a performance leader. Happy to have her aboard!